Narayana Health—Physiotherapist

Job description

Description: Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman. NH has been known for its cost- cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues. Job Purpose: To supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients Job Responsibilities: - To supervise and coordinate activities of physical therapy program designed to treat disabled, injured or diseased patients. - To establish goals and policies for the physical therapy section of the physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department - To establish reporting procedures and types of records to be maintained. - To compile statistical data from experts. - To consult with physicians regarding treatments and schedules patients for treatment in accordance with available personnel and equipment. - To assign cases to Jr. therapist (In case, if any), indicating type and specifications of treatment, type of equipment or therapeutic devices required. - To observe personnel in performance of duties to evaluate efficiency, skill, abilities and attitudes toward fellow workers and patients for use in recommending personal actions and determining effectiveness of methods. - To introduce and demonstrate new techniques. - To observe patients' actions and reactions to prescribed treatment and evaluate progress. - To train new personnel; lecture students and nurses to discuss and evaluate patients' condition, progress, and plans for further therapy. - To instruct and demonstrate to outpatients exercises to be performed at home. - To prepare treatment charges for Financial Management Department for inclusion with patient’s charges. Submit annual reports and budget requests. - To maintain inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment. - To process requisition repairs for equipment and facilities. - To design and Implement Community outreach Program. Candidate Requirements: - Verbal Ability/Communication Skill: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the supervisor or head of the department. - To give accurate and tactful explanations to patients. Problem solving/ Decision-making - To think independently and exercise own judgment. - Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision. - Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the Doctors and the other related departmental personnel. - Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively. - Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by the supervisors and other related departmental personnel. - Affinity to work in team. - Enthusiasm. - Open-mindedness